On Vortex Structures and Processes Over Bluff Bodies in Impulsive Flow

Author

Fathi Finaish, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

An experimental system that generates and visualizes unsteady motions in air was employed to visualize vortex developments over bluff bodies in impulsive started flow. The study presents photographic sequences of impulsive flow over circular and square cylinders for flow Reynolds number of 200. A comparison of physical and numerical visualization for impulsive flow over a flat plate at 50° angle of attack and for flow Reynolds number of 1,000 is also presented. The visualization examples reveal the details of vortex separation and subsequent developments and may be utilized as a reference to guide and economize computer visualization efforts on unsteady separated flows.

Recommended Citation

F. Finaish, "On Vortex Structures and Processes Over Bluff Bodies in Impulsive Flow," Experiments in Fluids, Springer Verlag, Jan 1991.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00192754

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0723-4864

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1991 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1991